The prego cousin is due in about two weeks, and her shower was yesterday, so I can show off the knitted items I made for her now. She's expecting a boy, and due to his Italian heritage, they have chosen Enzo for his name.
Baby Enzo's Sun hat:
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The down and dirty details:
Yarn(s): Kraemer Yarns Tatamy Tweed DK
Purchased: The Yarn Shoppe - Davenport, IA
Needles: size 5/size 6
Time: for me - 6 hours; for most knitters, 2-3 hours
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Enzo's Baby Carrier/Stroller Blanket - this is meant to be long enough and wide enough to cover the baby without overwhelming him. When my daughter was wee, I had way more blanket than baby. This measures approximately 28" wide and 36" long.
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The down and dirty details:
Yarn(s): Kraemer Yarns Tatamy Tweed DK
Purchased: The Yarn Shoppe - Davenport, IA
Needles: size 8
Time: for me - 10 hours; for most knitters, 4-5 hours
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Later this year, I'll be knitting him a seed stitch cardigan in blue stripes!